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Notes on use

Specifications

Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)*1
Port type Type A USB port
Power Supply
USB bus power (no external power supply)
Compatible OSs
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98SE*2, Windows 98*2, Mac OS 9.0 and higher
Capacity 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, 2GB
Operating temperature range
0 to 35°C ( 32 to 95°F )
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% (with no condensation)
Storage temperature range
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Storage humidity range 10 to 90% (with no condensation)
External dimensions
20 x 11 x 78 mm (including cap)
Weight Approximately 13 g (including cap)
Accessories
Operating Instructions, Warranty Card
*1 Some computers or operating systems do not support USB2.0. In that case, please use a USB1.1 interface.
*2 The device driver must be installed from the web site.
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Operating Systems Compatibility

OS
MICROVAULT(USB Flash Drive) Software
Windows XP Professional / Home Edition *1
Windows 2000 Professional *2
Windows Me -
Windows 98SE -
Windows 98
-
Mac OS 9.0 and higher -
Mac OS X and higher
-
MICROVAULT
(USB Storage Media)  

Plug&Play(Driverless)
The device driver must be installed from the web site.
Software Software (Micro Vault Virtual Expander) can be used.
*1 SP1 or later
*2 SP3 or later
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Download

Device Driver for Windows 98/98SE 2005.5.16 updated
For Windows 98/98SE, you need to install a device driver. Please download the device driver and copy it on to the desktop.
download (Size : 73KB)
Micro Vault Virtual Expander software 2007.1.19 updated
Micro Vault Virtual Expander is pre-installed Sony's unique file compression software. This software will compress your data to virtually store about 3 times*1 as much data!

Note
*At first, please confirm the README file.
*You can use Micro Vault Virtual Expander with Windows 2000/XP.
*Administrator rights are required.
*This application only operates with Micro Vaults on which it was pre-installed at the time of purchase. If your Micro Vault is Micro Vault Virtual Expander preinstalled model, the last letter of serial number, on the side of body, is "V".

*1 Depend on file types and contents. "3 times" is an average based on actual tests performed by Sony on a sample of 14 files of various types and Canterbury Corpus method.
download (Size : 424KB)
Decompression software 2005.5.26 updated
Without using a Micro Vault drive, you can decompress the files and the folders, compressed by Micro Vault Virtual Expander, by downloading the "Decompression.exe" application.
download (Size : 288KB)
Readme
Readme files can be downloaded.
download (Size : 82KB)
Operating Instructions 2005.9.9 updated
PDF of Operating Instruction can be downloaded.
download (Size : 807KB)
Format software
When the Micro Vault does not operate well, please download the format software from a "download" button and re-format the Micro Vault.
A: Serial number will be shown on the side of Micro Vault when the cap is removed.
B: Serial number will be shown on the side of Micro Vault when the cap is removed.
- For "A"
When the second letter, from the right side, of the serial number is "A"-"F" and "H"
download (Size : 346KB)
- For "A"
When the second letter, from the right side, of the serial number is "G"
download (Size : 95KB)
- For "A"
When the second letter, from the right side, of the serial number is "K"-"Q"

- For "B"
When the third letter , from the right side, of the serial number is "A"-"C"
download (Size : 181KB)
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Caution

Keep away from children. If swarrowed,promptly see a doctor.

Notes on use

When formatting the Micro Vault device, use the format software which you can download from this website.To avoid any changes of the specifications, do not format the device in any other way.
Please note that some computers do not start up and recover from sleep mode. This is due to the BIOS settings.
It is recommended that the Micro Vault device is treated with care. If an excess force is added to the device when plug in/out or when it is inserted, it might be the case that the computer's USB connector is damaged or that, though rarely, the device is not recognized correctly. In case it happens and the condition does not improve after repeating some plug in & out, please contact our customer service center which is most convenient to your access.
Sony Micro Vault is formatted with an exclusive software to best perform the High-Speed USB's high transfer rate. If formatted using any other software, it is possible that the performance deteriorates or that a data error happens depending on the computers or on the OS. Should any of such conditions happen, it is highly recommended to download and format the device again using 'Sony Micro Vault Format Software'. (Be sure to backup your files before re-formatting)
  Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
Special notice about transfer or disposal of this product
Even after erasing files or formatting the Micro Vault by using the normal procedure, data previously stored on the Micro Vault will still be present and can be retrieved or reused with the help of special software.
In order to prevent security risks and other problems, we recommend to completely erase any sensitive data, using commercial software available for this purpose.
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